PM Update: Some Early-Season Chill Tonight

By
Ian Livingston

Partly sunny and quite nice Friday

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We have officially been in fall for over a week, and today has shaped up as one of our first true fall-like days. Temperatures are mostly in the mid 60s across the area, or a few degrees below average, as scattered cumulus clouds move by overhead. A gusty breeze from the northwest is also adding a bit of chill to the air, reminding us that the warm season has come to an end.

Tonight: The coolest readings of this young season will occur in many locations overnight. Expect temperatures to drop to the lower 40s in the north and west suburbs, the upper 40s south or east of D.C., and right around 50 in the city. Winds should die down a good bit overnight, but if headed out after dark, you may want to grab a sweater or jacket. In parts of southwest Virginia and West Virginia, frost advisories have been issued and temperatures will dip into the 30s as close-by as the Blue Ridge.

Tomorrow: Friday will finish the work week on a very nice note. Temperatures will rise a little higher than today, as most locations hit the low 70s. Some cloudiness is possible late in the day, but plenty of sunshine will be around prior to that. Winds will be light from the west or southwest.